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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the cubed butter and using your hands, rub together until a coarse crumb mixture forms. Using a fork, stir in the sugar, spices, raisins and cranberries. Pour in the beaten egg and stir again with a fork to form a dough that […]

For the oysters: Rinse your oysters in cold water and discard any open or damaged ones. Using a heavy duty tea towel, hold the oyster firmly in one hand with the flat shell side facing up. Using your other hand, insert an oyster shucking knife into the hinge at the end of the oyster, easing […]

In a standing blender, blend all of the dressing ingredients together until smooth. If you find your dressing to be too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water and blend again until completely incorporated. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Arrange the halved heads of lettuce cut side up on a serving platter. Spoon a […]

Peel and quarter your piece of ginger. Place in the cocktail shaker with the lime juice and muddle so the ginger pieces start to break down. To the shaker, add the pomegranate juice, gin and simple syrup. Fill with ice cubes and with the lid securely on, vigorously shake for at least 20 seconds. Strain […]

In a dish (or ziploc plastic bag) large enough to hold the steak, combine the marinade ingredients. Add the steak and turn to coat it completely. Transfer to the refrigerator and marinate overnight, or for at least 3 hours. Remove the steak from the marinade and pat dry with a paper towel. Preheat a large skillet over high […]

Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Butter 4 (4-inch diameter) individual oven-proof ramekins or pots and set aside. With a hand mixer or in a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs and ginger and beat until well combined. Add the salt, flour […]

Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Butter and flour a 10-inch bundt pan and set aside. In a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or with a handheld electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 – 3 minutes. Add the vanilla and beaten eggs and mix on medium […]

Place the first 7 ingredients into a medium-sized pot. Pour over enough red wine to just cover the sugar, approximately ½ a cup of wine. Heat the contents over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and the wine has reduced to a syrup, about 8-10 minutes. Add the rest of the wine and the orange […]

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine all of the marinade ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the chicken wings and toss, making sure each one is nicely coated. Cover with cling film and place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to a few hours. Turn out the chicken and marinade onto a wide, […]